Which exercise helps kids bounce back after leukemia? new study tests two approaches
NCT ID NCT07330141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 72 children aged 10-18 who finished chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers compared two types of aerobic exercise—one with a steady intensity and one that gradually increases—to see which better improves heart and lung fitness. All kids exercised three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to find the best way to help young survivors regain their strength and stamina.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an optimal exercise program to help children recover heart and lung fitness after leukemia treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 72 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. Exercise benefits depend on individual adherence and health status.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 10 and 18 years old * Complete maintenance chemotherapy * Normal cardiac structure and function * Absence of lower limb deformities * Not engaging in regular exercise regimens Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary cancers * Neurodegenerative impairments affecting memory, attention, or executive functioning * Neuro-musculoskeletal conditions are likely to impede the training.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ragab K. Elnaggar
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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